hello ladies

Sorry I've been missing for a while but I've been on vacation and and been out of town for a week...I had a really bad week of eating..I didn't stick to diet at all..its hard to eat good when your staying in a hotel and at places like seaworld and the zoo etc...anyway weigh in this week shows I'm up 10lbs but I think alot is also water so I'm going to wait till next week to officially weigh-in

this week I'm going to focus on getting in my water and getting back on track with the eating...

I have alot of catching up to do

Just a quick note - we're one of those unlucky ones dealing with floods and raw sewage due to the torrential rains in the DC-VA-MD area. Not a total loss like some neighbors, but it's not pretty. Once I replace my scale, I'll weigh again. Once the gym is dried out, I'll excercise again. My goals for this week is to stay dry, stay healthy despite the rot in my house and get back on track when my life is normal again.

Quickie Evening Post
 

Hey Lassies! Its almost 11 pm and I am exhausted - just got home a few minutes ago.

Tryin' - so glad you are physically ok. Sending :goodvibes: to you as you dry out.

Donna - I gained 10 on my vacation too despite all the walking daily around Disney. Don't fret - I lost it within two weeks when I returned to my routine.;)

carla - I love your top 10!

Sushi - :bravo: on the 5 out of 7!

I bought a 1/2 gallon bottle and oh my - it was harder to get that down than I imagined. I got half down and I am going to work on more before bed (I guess I will be up half the night :D ) No exercise today but tomorrow I have a stress cardiolite test so I will get my treadmill workout in!

This week's goals are to get in 48 oz of water, eat 3 meals a day (I am going to master that before I push for 5!), and exercise 3 times this week for 20 minutes minimum. My action word is POWER.

Have a great week :wave:

mscat

Hi all! :wave: Yeah, I'm back in the running, but don't have much time to be posting. I'm finding the weekly challenge is a bit too much work, thinking week for week. I like to just keep it simple and go for the long run. With the 21-dayer I have my hands pretty full anyhow. But, that doesn't mean I'm goofing off. In fact, the busier I am with working out and eating right (which means preparation and carrying stuff around with me!) the less time I have to come in here and talk about it. Morning here and I'm aiming to get out and to the gym earlier than usual so I have more time to jog and do weight training. I have decided to cut out all sugar and processed foods again and pull out the juicer to make my own vegetable juice like I used to. I am sick of the laziness I've been demonstrating. It's really not me. Too much sugar, too much caffeine, too much sludge in my face. No more! Well, gotta run. I'll try and post when I can. Good luck all! :goodluck:

tryin- sorry to hear about your water problems...My house flooded about 6 years ago too...its not fun at all...I'm praying for you..

mscat / bonnie-thanks for the kind words...I hope the weight comes back off fast..I really didn't think I ate that bad..not enough to gain 10lbs..

Bonnie-great job with the 5 days done..keep it up..

yesterday and today went good with the eating but still woking on getting in all my water...I don't know how well exercise will go this week..I have to work 6 days this week and I've already work 21 hours in two days....this is going to be a tough week...

It's Hump Day!
 

Ok Ladies - I am only scratching the surface with my weight loss goals this week - have stayed op all three days so far, only exercised yesterday with that fun stress test - AAAAUG! I was going to go home and workout when my daughter reminded me of the fireworks this evening. Detroit and most of the surrounding areas do fireworks before the 4th! :tantrum: I am committed to going home afterwards and getting on the stairclimber with a good book.

I have been learning to look at myself - REALLY LOOK AT MYSELF in the mirror this week. It's tough but it is a part of choosing myself as I am so that I can powerfully choose to do the things I need to do to alter my body. If you are like me, I avoid looking at my reflections which perpetuates a distorted image of what's so to "it's not that bad." And it is not "bad." There is just a lot of room for "it could be better."

Hi Red :wave: thanks for stopping in whenever you can. I know what it is like to maintain two or more threads at once. We appreciate your words of encourage and presence anytime.

Bonnie - it's good to see you again :hug: Congrats on this week's progress and hang in there. We are here for you too whenever you drop in.

Anyone else have anymore tips to consider for our top 10 lists?

mscat

Hi,

My week has just been shot to heck but I thought I'd better at least post. Still dealing with pneumonia, the new job, and moving this weekend. Closing on the new house is after work Thursday....

On the bright side, I got my high-end, super dooper new pedometer in the mail and have it all calibrated and ready to go tomorrow. The new hospital is really spread out and they have a great Wellness Program for the employees where you get a bonus check once a year for participating in the programs. One of the choices is to wear a pedometer--cool! .:running:

Will weigh in tomorrow and see where I'm at. Stay dry, y'all
Diana

morning

well I'm back on track eating with 3 days complete...also I'm getting in my water... ..I made it to the gym yesterday for weights but no cardio this week yet..I weighted today to see where I'm at and I'm down 4lbs since monday so now I only have 6 more to go to get back where I was before vacation...On Mondays official weigh-in i will correct my ticker to whatever I'm at but this week I know I have alost of fluid I'm loosing back..

chick-sorry to hear your having such a bad week...things will get better soon..just hang in there

mscat-How was the fireworks?...I can wait till the 4th...Did you manage to get on the stairclimber?

Diana, is your new pedometer the one that you can put in your pocket - works even if it isn't right side up? I love :love: gadgets and really want one of those...

Bonnie, this morning's weigh-in at 192.4... if I abstain from all food and drink for the next two days I'll hit my July 1 target. Then again, I can always pretend I'm American and aim for the 4th instead of Canada Day. :lol: Seriously, though, it's GREAT to see you back on track and committed again. You'll probably see some very quick results since you've been "on hiatus" for a while. BBB's rock!

My big change this week is that I've started running again after such a long absence. To my great surprise my feet seem to be okay, so maybe these darned orthotics worked after all! I'm doing a kind of couch to 5k program, and went out three times this week. I alternate 1 min walk/2 min run, and cover between 2 and 3 km. I could do without the heat and humidity, but at least I'm out there again! The morning after my first little run had me feeling my age - I was limping along, very reluctant to do anything except sit still. Even my abs were sore, don't know how that happened. It's amazing that legs that are fit enough for intense spinning classes turn to jello after just a short run. I had wanted to do a lot of biking this summer, but with the tendinitis in my wrist it's not a good idea. (Always some excuse...) If the physio ($$$$ - and not covered by our heath system OR my sad little private insurance) doesn't work soon, I'll stop babying it and just get out there.

I hate to admit it (grumble grumble) but the exercise has lifted my mood. Who knew? :rofl:

Cat, don't let that realistic self-image get you down! It's good to stop pretending and avoiding reality, but don't bring yourself down.

Red, take care. I'm trying to stay off sugar and booze...

Gotta go. Just saw the time and have to get back to work. :yikes:

Breakthrough!!
 

Way to go Red!! I always knew you could do it. You'll notice, of course, that it didn't happen until you joined us BBB's here at Stop the Insanity! ;)

Bonnie, I'm really not counting cals right now. Just trying to avoid excess of all kinds (except fresh berries :lol: ) and almost all choc and sugar... Not that I follow those rules all the time. But I've usually managed to lose quite nicely on about 1500 a day. I was on a 1200 diet for a while, and it worked really well, but I just don't want to be that obsessive about food. So I'm trying to learn to just make good choices without constant checking and re-checking. Also, at 1200 cal I find exercise is really tough. I don't really think exercise can make me lose that much, but I do want to be fitter. (It's discourging to think that my runs burn maybe 200 cal if I'm lucky - less than most chocolate bars.) At least while I'm running I'm not eating, and exercise does seem to reduce appetite in the short term. Add to that the feel-good effect of activity, which makes it easier to make good choices.

I've always known the secret to weight loss and maintenance: eat smallish well-balanced meals with plenty of roughage; avoid sweets, greasy foods, simple carbs and alcohol; don't eat when I'm not hungry; be active. I like to drink lots of fluids, not to lose weight (sorry, doesn't work, never has) but to help move things thru the digestive system. I try not to eat too much at night because it seems to turn into mindless snacking. Getting up at a reasonable time makes it easier to fit in a good breakfast and some exercise. My most effective (and most horrific) diet was the 22lbs I lost in the month after my husband's unexpected defection to a much younger "woman". Followed, unfortunately, by a gain of 50 lbs over the next two years...

So there you have it, the fat woman's guide to weight-loss. I have tried "magical" diets from time to time ("cranberry juice will make you thin!" cabbage soup! grapefruit! ). In fact, I have a whole shelf full of no-fail diet books that failed. And I know the only thing that works is to suck it up, stop making excuses, and take in fewer calories than I burn. Only time will tell whether I love myself enough to stick with it this time!

Sorry to be so long-winded and preachy.

Hey Ladies

Just a quickie yet again... I'm so tired.... I've been working another temp assignment and also not sleeping too well the last few nights.
But I've been doing good with my water. :)

I have temp assignment dilemmas, which I've described here (if the link doesn't work, it's in the 20-somethings forum). You're very welcome to read and add your thoughts, either here or on that thread. In fact, I'd appreciate it - I'm really stuck and can't seem to make a decision!

Red - I hear you about struggling with keeping up with the challenges! What has helped me, was focusing on one specific goal for the weekly challenge, working towards achieving it consistently, and only then adding more. This way there is less to plan/think about, but it still works. :)

Carla - so jealous of your running... I haven't been out for a run for ages... No gym to run at, and the fact that it's winter here means I'm leaving the house when it's still dark and getting back after it's gone dark again... Very poor lighting in the streets around here, and I've nearly killed my ankle once already, so I'm hesitant to run in the dark...

Bonnie - nice to see you on the roll again! :)
Donna and Trying - good luck sticking through the difficult times! :grouphug:

Okay, now I really must go to sleep - it's almost 11 pm, eek!

PS: yikes - on Tuesday, the available balance on my prepaid cell phone was $22.23... now it's $2.75... can't believe I ran through twenty-dollars-worth of calls in a few day's time... all because of the temp job dilemmas...

Hi Friday Friends!
 

So much activity! I don't know where to begin...

Sushi - congrats :cp: on the water. I responded to your dilemma - I hope it was helpful.
carla - :bravo: excellent message! That is the bottom line for all of us - less calories and I would add burn more. I love your rantings - they are always so appropriate. I had orthotics too - really expensive but they work. I appreciate your concern but because of my Landmark Education courses, I can powerfully choose my body AND choose to alter it without being depressed. Without that technology, I would be a basket case :D
Red :cb: :dance: :woo: on breaking your plateau. I can't wait to break 220! I am with carla - STI took you over the hump!

Bonnie :cp: :cp: :cp::cp: for getting in 4 days of exercise in th past week :encore:

Diana - sending you :goodvibes: for recovery - enjoy your new toy!

Donna :jig: I can't wait for your weigh-in next week. Awesome job of stay OP and getting your workouts in. The fireworks were great and I did not get in my workout - determined to do it today, Saturday and Sunday. Wish me :dust:

mscat

carla-glad to hear your scales moving...I also would like to start jogging..It's just so hot here that I can't make myself do it...maybe this fall when it cools down some...

red - congrats on the loss..everyones right you need to come on here more...this thread is so motovating for me...

sushi-way to go getting in that water...It's a challenge all of it's own...hope things get better for you

mscat-glad fireworks were great...I can't wait for the 4th...we always go downtown...they have a big event with live bands, games etc and they play music to the fireworks...It's really cool..

As for me..I've stayed OP all week with eating..I've gotten in my 64oz of water everyday but I've only got in onw day of exercise...I just cant get motivated plus I've worked everyday this week...

Hey ladies :)

My other half is down with an awful cold, so I'm having a quiet and rather boring weekend. I still haven't decided which of the temp assignment to take, but figuring that I'll have work till the end of the month, I just went and shelled out $150 for a monthly public transit pass.

So far this week, I have 4 days with 100% success rate with my water and 2 days with 66% success rate. A bit worse than last week, unless I get all the water in today - which will be hard, given that it's almost 3 pm.

Bonnie, so great to see you on the ball again, and congratulations on the silent challenge - well done! :hug:

Quickie!
 

I am at my MIL with an 8 year old computer and dial-up internet - it has taken me 15 minutes to get to the posts! I used the time wisely, though - I am on my 2nd bottle of water - that means 48 oz down by the end of this post :carrot: Got in a 30 minute walk this a.m. :cp: I am siked about a 2 week challenge to my brother's wedding to eat 3 square meals a day, drink 48 oz plus water a day, and move everyday for 15 minutes or more. Bonus goal is not to eat after 8 oclock. I am not saying how much weight I will lose by then - whatever happens happens - but I am sure it will be something. What ever it is - I will be satisfied that I made a difference in my routine and STOPPED THE INSANITY of doing nothing or next to nothing consistently.

Sushi :cheer: way to go - 66% and 100% are accomplishments to be proud of. Do it Again!

Bonnie :cp: :cp: for your accomplishments last week and 2lbs down too!

Donna :woo: :woo: on the water goal - take on doing something next week for a couple of days - if it is too hot to jog - take a couple of short walks after the sun goes down or do a little stretching everyday inside. Build up slowly with little things until you can do the bigger stuff. :hug:

Where's our carla and diana? ;) Red I know you will pop in when you have a break from taking care of your 21 day challengers!

See you tomorrow late after I get home - I can't take up this kind of time on the internet here :eek:

mscat

mscat, good luck on your challenge. Always a good thing to be pysched about something like that! :strong: Things are quiet in the 21-dayer, I'm continuing along on that. I have been stellar and yet today and the last few days have been greeted at the morning weighin by gains and feeling bloated. This is water retention time of month but I don't think I can deal with this. It's just too disappointing. Do you really gain inches even if you've been exercising hard? I can't be thinking of muscle or anything like that. I have too much to lose. The only other thing I can really carry on with in my life without seeing results is riding but this weight-loss thing just knocks me flat every time. I try, I lose, I keep trying, I don't lose, I blow it. It's the same thing. It's that the efforts are just too hard for me in light of the lack of results. Oh, I am just sooo down about this. :cry: I was getting ready to go to the gym but don't know if I can now....just too bummed. What can I do to get over this unproductive mindset?

Well, let's see. My skin looks good. I have a surprising amount of energy. But I need to lose weight and size. I will just push on despite it all. Okay, here's the dope and I'm in for a week of goals here....

This is it --

1) Keep up with everything despite any sort of results of apparent lack thereof. Push on as if in a pitch black room. Do NOT look for any results, NONE!!! :nono: Just keep asking myself, what did I do, what did I do, what CAN I do better and keep at it!!

That is my goal for the week. Today is Monday here. I will notch seven days of doing this. I will NOT report on any feelings of progress or signs of the same. I will ONLY report on what I have done to move myself (in blind faith) toward my goals of weight loss.

Ok, people, wish me luck!!

Sushi, I can't help but think of you - I bought a huge container of cherries and am having a field day. I don't know if you can get them there this time of year, but don't worry, I'll eat lots for you too. :lol: What a shame that you can't fit the running in. There's something so addictive about it. It's still always a struggle to get dressed and out there, and at this point (and in our hot, humid summer) it's a struggle while I'm out there. BUT I feel SO good afterwards. I really hope the feet hold out. So far so good. I can't wait until I can cover enough distance easily enough to run with my old running buddies.

Wow! The rain is just pelting down again! We've had so many thunderstorms lately. As long as the power doesn't go out I'm happy - it cools things down quite nicely.

Eeyore - er, I mean Red... Patience, my dear! Just a week ago you were on cloud nine because you'd finally seen a downward move in the scale. So why the long face now? There are bound to be ups and downs, and maybe this down is just a little TOM mood swing. Have you tried tracking ALL your calories in and exercise-related calories out? Is it possible you're eating more calorie-dense food (and beer...) than you realise? Or expecting your activities to knock of more pounds than is realistic? Or maybe you're doing everything right and should just send your parents a letter "thanking" them for your fat genes... Seriously, though, DON'T give up so quickly. You just started the no sugar/clean living program a bit ago, and it takes time to get anywhere worth going.

Bonnie, :bravo: on two pounds down - I know there'll be plenty more evaporating now you're back on track. I envy you a decent selection of, um, roomy swimsuits. Not that I've tried to shop for one yet, but I don't have high hopes as Ottawa is small and doesn't have much selection for us BBB's. I also envy you your diet partner. It really does help a lot. I predict great success for you this summer.

Mscat, good for you making a project out of the time before your trip. It would be so easy to find excuses while you're out of town. Let's hope this summer will be a chance to see things moving in the right direction.

Donna, I know what you mean about jogging in the heat. Yech! I much prefer fall, spring - even winter running. But since I'm doing such short distances right now it's not too bad here. And I agree that it's tough to find the energy to do anything when you're working all the time. I have the same problem.

Well, I didn't make my July 1 (or July 4) goal of getting under 190, but I was at 192.3 this morning, which I'm pretty happy about. And with being more active and eating better, I'm feeling quite positive. It really helped finding pants that fit and flatter. I'm looking at 180 by Labour Day... (never miss an opportunity to set myself up for failure ;) ) Apart from a one-week job out of town at a resort, I'm off work until mid-September. Yay!!

We are here!
 

Bonnie - my prayers are with you. I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I lost a brother a few years back and even so, I can't imagine losing a second. We are here for you and please pm me if you want.

mscat

Bonnie_i'm so very sorry to hear about your brother....We are all hear for you if you need us...ours prayers are with you.

Hi people. I'm continuing along with this week's challenge of not looking for results. I did get to the gym the other day and kicked butt. But, I tell you, the vavoom has gone out of the whole kaboodle for me. And yes, carla, I'd say it is my fat genes, or should we say, our survival genes that throws wrenches in things. I am simply sick of putting in so much effort. And yes, I am doing everything right this time, that's part of the problem, knowing that I am. But, if that IS truly the case, then I should just carry on knowing the fat will eventually come off. Yes, it IS too soon to see that much of a difference. Then again, I certainly have an efficient body. That's all there is to it. And I'll just have to accept that and shut up, I guess. But, it doesn't help when you hear people losing right and left. Part of the reason I was upset is the very fact that I had seemingly been on the right track and then bang, a gain of over 3 lbs when I was expecting further loss. But, that's why I'm cooling it on looking for the results. I have to just start enjoying myself the way I am. It's not easy in this world of tiny people. Anyhow, hope you all are doing well with your challenges. I'm just sitting over here worrying about where the missiles are going to hit. :stress:

Bonnie - I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how painful this must be; you'll be in our prayers.

Quickie Post!
 

Hi Ladies - on the run as usual. Just to report I am 4 for 4 days exercising and drinking water :carrot: Monday I did a 15 minute walk and drank more than 48 oz of water; Tuesday I did a 30 minute treadmill workout and more than 48 and this a.m. I started out with a 15 minute treadmill workout. I have only had about 1/2 of my 32 oz jug but I am determined to get it down before 5:00 and get in another 24 before 7.

Red - I agree with you - accept and love yourself as you are, focus on what you are doing that's positive rather than the results. The education I am taking says that most people think and live backwards i.e. "When I have the body I want, then I will have love for myself, and then I will be happy." When it actuality we need to "be happy, have love for ourselves and then we will have the body we want." Hmmmm???? think about it!

Tryin' :wave: good to see you.

Have a great day!

mscat

I'm reneging on my promise to not look for results...it seems to be the only thing that motivates me to actually get up and do something. Sigh. I can do all sorts of challenges but when it actually comes to reducing the calories...no, I just can't. I just feel sooooo horribly deprived. What goes?!?! I am sick because one of my cats has not come home...yes, carla, Momo! I am so worried. There was another white cat in the neighborhood, also with one eye only, but the other eye. The "owners" were looking for it and didn't find it. I'm afraid they have abducted Momo!

heavenly relief...
 

Momo is back!! :dancer: :cb: :woo: :cb: :woo: :dancer:
Sorry, guys..... :o
;)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...mosleeping.jpg
Momo sleeping...


:cloud9:

Relief!
 

Yeah Red!!! :woo: :woo:

mscat

Thanks, mscat! Of course, my cats are free to go in and out, so there is always a worry, but long absences are most worrisome. Momo is a little roamer and the neighborhood knows her...the kids know some of my four by name and the other day two of their "portraits" were drawn in chalk on the sidewalk, one all black, one all white, two cats sitting next to each other. It was soooo cute.

I'm continuing on my challenge. I admit to looking at what is happening to my body...not much is happening...but I'm forcing myself to not pass judgement on it, meaning, not get happy or disgusted with it. There is a lot of shite happening at work as usual but I am trying not to let it get it me. I am trying to do what I can despite all the downers in my life. Things like Momo showing up may seem silly but those are my little uppers in life...does my life sound rather pathetic? :^:

:rain:

Hey Ladies :)

Sorry I haven't been around much this past week. Just dropping by to say hi at the moment, just so you know I'm still around. :) But I should be back later today or tomorrow with a longer update and I'll talk to everyone then.
Water has been going good. I lost track one day and might not have drank 3 whole bottles, but I think I came quite close. And the other weekdays were fine. I'll try to keep it up over the weekend, especially today. Sunday we'll be hardest as usual.

hello ladies....sorry I've been missing again...work is killing me....we have been so busy and I've been having to work over alot....so far this week I've gotten in my 64oz of water everyday and for the most part I've been eating good except for the 4th...but as far as my goal of getting in 20 sit-ups daily....well yeah right...I've only manage 3 days so far..so if I make tomorrow too then I will be 4 of 7 days...not where I was wanting but at least I will have done more than half the week..

Have a great day

I'm Here!
 

Hi Ladies - Just a quickie to report I am 5 out of 6 days on exercise :carrot: Managed to get in a 15 minute tread workout Friday. I am going to stretch for 6 and get on the tread again in a minute while I catch up on some of my pleasure reading. Water has been so so - I got in about 36 oz yesterday and starting a fresh bottle today. Eating OP has been good - I started tracking my WW points this week - as my DD reminded me - you need some kind of monitorable plan :drill:

I lost a couple of the pounds I gained at my MOL :cheer: so I am looking forward again to weigh-in day. I should be back where I started at least. I plan to start the new thread (Labor Day Weekly Challenge) on Monday. Last chance to submit items for the top 10 weight loss tips.

Donna :cheer: on the water and :dance: on the 3 days - go for the 4th tomorrow!

Sushi :woo: on your water challenge too!

Bonnie :grouphug: we share your sadness and your peace.

Red - your life is spectacular including the way you love your kitties and love your self as you are. There is nothing so precious as a love that is given freely, without words, without demand especially in the face of circumstances (shite) that other people will just give in to. :hug:

Have a great day :wave:

mscat

mscat, thank you! That is so sweet of you! :cloud9:

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mscat